Synopsis: Karnataka’s proposed twenty thousand crore rupees Madavara –Tumakuru inter-city metro project is moving closer to development. This project could make it much easier to travel between Bengaluru and Tumakuru, increase demand for homes and help build infrastructure along the Tumakuru Road corridor.
Karnataka is getting ready for its first high speed metro line that connects cities, this line will run from Madavara in Bengaluru to Tumakuru. For people who travel daily and for industries along Tumakuru Road this project could be a big help as the metro line could make their travel faster.
Karnataka’s First Inter-City Metro Project: What Is Planned
Madavara–Tumakuru inter-district metro corridor is expected to spread around 59.6–60 km with an expected project cost ranging between ₹18,000 crore to ₹20,000 crore. The planned line will extend Bengaluru Metro’s Green Line from Madavara towards Tumakuru via Nelamangala, Dabaspet, and Kyathasandra along the NH-48 corridor.
According to reports, the corridor could feature around 16 elevated stations, reduced from the earlier proposed 25–27 stations to improve operational speed and reduce travel time. The people in charge think that the metro line will make it possible for people to travel from Bengaluru to Tumakuru in 59 to 60 minutes and will be able to handle 3 lakh passengers every day. For a lot of people who travel from Bengaluru to Tumakuru every day for their job, studies or for business, this project will make a huge difference. It will also help reduce the need for trips on the highway and make it easier for people to get around one of the areas, in Karnataka where a lot of new industries are being built.
Which Areas Could Benefit From the Metro Corridor?
The Bengaluru–Tumakuru corridor is going to be beneficial for some areas like Madavara, Nelamangala, Dabaspet, Makali, Peenya and Tumakuru, these areas are already growing fast with new infrastructure and industries coming up. Nelamangala and Dabaspet are becoming hubs for logistics and industries. This is because they are connected to NH-48, STRR and Bengaluru’s warehouses. The price of land in Nelamangala has gone up to 72.7% in the last 3 years and is at an average rate of ₹3,800 per square ft. today.
Tumakuru Road is also seeing a lot of growth in apartment prices, the average rate per square feet is around ₹13,750 /- right now and Industries are moving in because the infrastructure is getting better and the highways are improving. Peenya has seen prices of land go up by 40% in the last 3 years and average land rate per square feet is ₹7,000 /- For people who want to buy a home and industries that want to invest, these areas outside of Bengaluru are looking good as the land is cheaper and it is getting easier to get around, the new metro line will make these areas even more attractive.
How the Project Could Impact Real Estate and Industrial Growth
The metro corridor has a potential to make Tumakuru Road an area that has big industries and good logistics in Bengaluru by helping people move around easily and connecting regions.This can help manufacturing units, warehouses, industrial parks and logistics hubs along NH-48 to grow. The area is already seeing industrial activity because of projects like STRR and Peripheral Ring Road. According to some reports Bengaluru makes up for nearly 24 to 26 percent of India’s total warehousing demand. The western and north-western corridors are popular due to their highway connections and lower land costs.
Many companies like the corridor because it offers a balance between being connected to the city and being affordable. Now that Central Bengaluru is expensive, this corridor becomes an attractive option as it offers better metro access , it can encourage employees, industries and businesses to move to the area. As more people and businesses move to the area it can support residential townships, commercial projects and job creation.
Why Tumakuru Road Is Becoming an Important Growth Corridor
- Tumakuru Road is connected to many major roads like NH-48 and STRR and goes to big cities like Tumakuru, Pune and Mumbai which makes it a great place to set up warehouses, factories and logistics companies.
- Investors are interested in the area around Tumakuru Road because big areas inside Bengaluru are now very crowded and expensive, now they are looking for options outside the city. Many big industrial parks, warehouses, schools and housing projects are being built in places like Nelamangala, Dabaspet and Makali because the land in these areas is cheaper compared to Prime areas and the roads are also getting better.
- For people and businesses Tumakuru Road is a good alternative to being in the middle of Bengaluru, apart from being an industrial hub it is also a good place for logistics and freight companies.
Could the Inter-City Metro Change Regional Connectivity in Karnataka?
The proposed metro corridor between cities could be a big step towards connecting public transport in Karnataka because it will link Bengaluru with industrial & residential areas, better public transport may also slowly reduce traffic on NH-48. The project can also boost travel activity between Bengaluru and Tumakuru because it will be easier for workers, students, industries and businesses along the route to travel. In the long run such transit systems can help grow smaller towns and can create opportunities for investment in areas around Karnataka.
Written by Shreya Tiwari
